December weather forecastArkalyk, Kazakhstan
December
Weather in December
December in Arkalyk spells the return of the full-blown winter season, marked by extremely cold temperatures. The average high dips to -7.8°C (18°F) in the day, and it can get frosty cold up to -13.1°C (8.4°F) at night. Despite the reduced visibility and high cloud cover, the city gets transformed into a winter wonderland, courtesy of the abundant snowfall. The stark winter landscape amplifies the effect of the cold, crisp air typical of Kazakhstani winters. By the end of the year, while Arkalyk might be dealing with the harshest of winters, it welcomes each New Year in a celebration shrouded by a pristine, snowy veil.Temperature
The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a freezing cold -1.4°C (29.5°F) in November to a still subzero cold -7.8°C (18°F). Throughout the month of December, Arkalyk observes an average nighttime temperature of -13.1°C (8.4°F).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.Rainfall
In Arkalyk, in December, during 1.5 rainfall days, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Arkalyk, there are 84.8 rainfall days, and 262mm (10.31") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in Arkalyk, Kazakhstan. Snow falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 81mm (3.19") of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December in Arkalyk, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 16:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 16:39 +05.
Sunshine
With an average of 2.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Arkalyk.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index in Arkalyk is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Arkalyk, Kazakhstan
- Average high temperature in December: -7.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (27.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-10.3°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -13.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (17.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-16.7°C).
Average pressure in December
Arkalyk, Kazakhstan
- Average pressure in December: 1027.8mbar
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (1028.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1008.7mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Arkalyk, Kazakhstan
- Average wind speed in December: 19.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (19.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (15.6km/h).
Average humidity in December
Arkalyk, Kazakhstan
- Average humidity in December: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).
Average rainfall in December
Arkalyk, Kazakhstan
- Average rainfall in December: 22mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (29mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (13mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Arkalyk, Kazakhstan
- Average rainfall days in December: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Arkalyk, Kazakhstan
- Average snowfall in December: 81mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (81mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Arkalyk, Kazakhstan
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Arkalyk, Kazakhstan
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 24min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 13h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Arkalyk, Kazakhstan
- Average sunshine days in December: 16 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Arkalyk, Kazakhstan
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Arkalyk, Kazakhstan
- Average cloud cover in December: 63
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in December
Arkalyk, Kazakhstan
- Average visibility in December: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (8km).
